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P011S Western Sand Cherry
Prunus besseyi 'P011S' Pawnee Buttes®
Western Sand Cherry
In stock · from $31.99
Ground cover form of the western sand cherry. Fragrant, white flowers appear in early spring producing a heavy crop of black cherry fruit in summer. Showy mahogany-red fall color. A 2000 Plant Select introduction.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-27.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Good fall color.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does P011S Western Sand Cherry get?
About 2' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does P011S Western Sand Cherry need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does P011S Western Sand Cherry need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will P011S Western Sand Cherry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy P011S Western Sand Cherry in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $31.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy P011S Western Sand Cherry wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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